Sunday, March 31, 2013

I'm starting to work on some big paintings for a show next year, Feb. 2014. I have a few now and hope to have about 12 large works and a lot of small pieces. Not sure how I'm going to achieve this with my new schedule running the gallery, but I'm hoping for the best.

I found this image on an old lost and found poster. It said "Have you seen Snoopy?" I thought he was adorable with his big head and tiny legs. I'm hoping he was found, but I guess I'll never know.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

I have decided to put some of my paintings up for auction. I'm going to add a new one everyday as they are finished and give buyers the chance to buy them for reduced prices before they are added to my store at a regular price.

"Oh,
this painting is just wonderful!!! I was so delighted when I first saw
it. Both pieces of artwork surpass and go beyond anything that I could
ever image. You have an amazing gift and I am so thankful that you were
able to share it with us. Both of these portraits of Bella & Tumbles
mean so much to us and will be in a special place in our home for years
to come. The detail you provided is just so breathtaking...the brush
strokes, multi-toned colors used to show the depth and highlights and
color of his fur, his nose and muzzle are just so realistic....and his
eye's display his calm, intellectual, and loving soul. Once again, I
can't thank you enough for creating both of these precious pet
portraits."

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

I wanted to share this from the customer... this is why I paint pets...

"It
is simply beautiful...it is more than I ever imagined it would be. I
started crying as soon as I saw it. You've captured Bella beautifully,
her eyes display so much...and the detail, even down to the wisps of her
hair. It is more than perfect...this painting will be held dear to my
heart. I can't thank you enough. I also appreciate how quickly you
created Bella's portrait. This painting is just wonderful!"

Sunday, March 17, 2013

This portrait was purchased in an All Breed Rescue auction to help give another dog a new life.

As I painted this, I thought about all the smiles and laughter Maggie probably brought to her family and how loved she must have been. There are so many dogs out there that have the same qualities possibly sitting in some cage some where waiting for a chance. Please, the next time your thinking of a new (fur) family member, check out the rescue places in your area. There are some really great pups (and kitties) out there that are waiting for someone just like you.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Most mornings I get up early to paint when the house is quiet and their are no distractions. After I feed Chumley and Frida, I'm off to paint something new.

After they eat, it's nap time and then when the house starts waking up, they listen... this is the second favorite time of the day because the prospect of more food is imminent. They listen to everylittle noise, they look and wait. It's really funny to watch - they are a constant source of entertainment.

I have really great news... I am featured in Modern Dog Magazine this issue. I found out last night when I received a request for a large commission after they had seeing my work in the magazine.

Monday, March 4, 2013

I took this photo a few months ago and have wanted to paint a wilmington alley for awhile. I love the way everything is so dirty and wet on the street and the sunlight cutting into the buildings at the top. It truly is a metaphoric painting... light at the end of the tunnel? transformation? a new life?